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Adding two to three times a number gives the same result as subtracting 30 from 5 times the number. What is the number.​

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Answer:

2 + 3x = 30 - 5x

3x + 2 = 5x - 30

3x - 5x = -30 -2

-2x = -32

x = 16

Step-by-step explanation:

Checking:

3x + 2 = 5x - 30

3(16)+2 = 5(16)-30

48 + 2 = 80-30

50 = 50

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